Senior Director, Product Marketing, Innovation, Infection Prevention, Global

Req ID: 10379

Working Location: Nationwide

Workplace Flexibility: Remote

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. 

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers.

Job Description

The Senior Director of Product Marketing, Innovation leads the global endoscopic reprocessing innovation portfolio from early concept through global market availability. This role defines the long‑term product vision, shapes the innovation roadmap, and ensures solutions deliver meaningful clinical value, meet global regulatory and quality requirements, and achieve sustainable commercial success.

Product Marketing – Infection Prevention is responsible for leading and managing a team of Product Managers who oversee the development, launch, and lifecycle management of a global endoscopic reprocessing portfolio.

People Management

Sets clear performance expectations, conducts regular performance evaluations, and provides constructive feedback and recognition. Recruits, leads, and develops colleagues to ensure effective utilization, continuous development, and strong performance aligned to both business and individual objectives. Fosters a collaborative, innovative environment that supports professional growth and engagement.

Strategic Innovation & Portfolio Leadership

Drives the Infection Prevention Business Unit (IPBU) innovation strategy by identifying emerging clinical needs, technology trends, and competitive dynamics. Translates insights into clear product priorities, business cases, and development pathways that guide concept creation, feasibility assessment, and downstream execution. Ensures innovation initiatives align with long‑range business objectives and support global scalability.

End‑to‑End Product Lifecycle Ownership

Leads innovation programs across the full lifecycle - from concept and requirements definition through design, development, regulatory and quality readiness, manufacturing transfer, global launch preparation, and post‑market optimization. Integrates customer, clinical, and operational requirements throughout to ensure safe, effective, and commercially viable finished goods.

Cross‑Functional Leadership & Global Collaboration

Provides strong influence across a matrixed organization. Partners with Strategy & Business Planning and Commercialization teams to align on strategic priorities and enable high‑impact launches. Collaborates closely with R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Marketing, and regional commercial teams to ensure seamless execution, risk mitigation, and transparency around progress, dependencies, and outcomes.

Decision‑Making, Communication & Influence

Drives cross‑functional decision‑making, aligns stakeholders on critical milestones, and ensures organizational readiness for global commercialization. Communicates with clarity and executive‑level storytelling to articulate strategy, justify investments, and maintain visibility with senior leadership. Influences without authority to accelerate development, strengthen global adoption, and foster a high‑performance, innovation‑focused culture.

Job Duties

Own global portfolio success by translating customer, market, regulatory, and business needs into clear product and development requirements and ensuring effective execution across new product development programs.
Lead and develop a high‑performing Product Management team by setting expectations, conducting performance reviews, providing coaching and recognition, and building talent depth to support current and future portfolio needs.
Build deep market and customer insight through structured market research, direct engagement with healthcare professionals, field visits, and participation in trade fairs and congresses to inform innovation and R&D decisions.
Drive strategic portfolio leadership by monitoring market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and key performance indicators including market size, procedure volumes, reimbursement, pricing, competitive activity, and market share.
Sponsor new product development initiatives by defining customer and business requirements, shaping business cases and revenue forecasts, establishing positioning strategies, and leading the creation of differentiated value propositions.
Collaborate closely with R&D, Innovation, and OEM partners to integrate voice‑of‑customer insights and technical expertise into product decisions that address unmet clinical needs and deliver meaningful differentiation.
Lead cross‑functional product core teams to ensure customer needs, documentation, and program deliverables are completed with quality, clarity, and timeliness across the full development lifecycle.
Partner with global and regional commercialization teams to define strategic marketing plans, enable evidence‑based messaging and training, and ensure revenue, profitability, and market performance align with business case expectations.
Own lifecycle management by guiding product enhancements, change management, and phase‑out decisions informed by market feedback, complaint trends, post‑market surveillance, and competitive analysis.

Job Qualifications

Required:

University degree with technical and/or economical background (with high technical affinity) or equivalent
Training in user needs based design
Additional product marketing qualifications
Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience
Seasoned product management and marketing professional
International experience
Customer-facing experience
Proven expert in application or technology field
Strategic business development
Fluency in English
MS Office skills
Project management in medical device development
Presentation, moderation and didactic skills
Strategy development and business planning
Entrepreneurial skills
Motivating others
Managing cultural communication
Working independently
Leading cross-functional teams
Maintaining composure under pressure
Written communication
Ability to meet deadlines
Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Collaboration
Creativity
Critical thinking
Data driven
Team player
Problem solving skills
Cultural awareness

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
12 Paid Holidays
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
Employee Resource Groups
Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $195,000 - $280,000 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

You Belong at Olympus

We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Pennsylvania (US-PA) || Center Valley || Marketing

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